Seafood Lasagna | A Luxurious & Creamy Seafood Delight!

If you’re a seafood lover, this Seafood Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food! Featuring layers of succulent shrimp, crab meat, and a creamy Parmesan white sauce, this dish is hearty, flavorful, and irresistibly cheesy. Perfect for special occasions, holidays, or a cozy dinner!

Ingredients

For the White Sauce

✔ 4 tbsp butter
✔ 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
✔ 3 cups milk
✔ 1 cup heavy cream
✔ 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
✔ 1 tsp garlic powder
✔ 1/2 tsp salt
✔ 1/2 tsp black pepper
✔ 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional)

For the Lasagna Layers

✔ 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
✔ 1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
✔ 1/2 lb crab meat (lump or imitation)
✔ 2 cups ricotta cheese
✔ 1 egg
✔ 1 tsp dried parsley
✔ 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
✔ 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional for extra richness)

Instructions

1. Prepare the White Sauce

1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Slowly pour in milk and heavy cream, whisking until smooth.
4. Stir in Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning.
5. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened, then set aside.

2. Cook the Seafood

1. In a skillet, cook shrimp over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until pink and opaque.
2. Stir in crab meat, then remove from heat.

3. Prepare the Ricotta Mixture

1. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, and parsley until well combined.

4. Assemble the Lasagna

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Spread a thin layer of white sauce on the bottom of a greased baking dish.
3. Add a layer of lasagna noodles.
4. Spread ricotta mixture, then add shrimp and crab.
5. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese, then drizzle with white sauce.
6. Repeat layers, finishing with noodles, white sauce, and shredded mozzarella + cheddar cheese.

5. Bake the Lasagna

1. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
2. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
3. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Serving Ideas

🍷 Pair with a chilled white wine like Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio.
🥗 Serve with a light side salad for a balanced meal.
🥖 Enjoy with garlic bread to soak up the creamy sauce!

Pro Tips

✔ Use fresh shrimp and real lump crab meat for the best flavor.
✔ Make ahead – Assemble the lasagna and refrigerate overnight before baking.
✔ Add spinach or mushrooms for extra depth.

This Seafood Lasagna is decadent, creamy, and packed with flavor—a must-try for any seafood lover! 🦐🦀✨